Sermons on Leaders For God:

Playing Follow The Leader

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2006

Leadership and followship demand truth, grace, and sacrifice to be effective. A story-sermon, reworked from one originally done in 1999.

The desire to be “somebody” is deep within all of us. We want to be distinguished, we need to be acknowledged, we must be somebodies, not nobodies. That desire to be “somebody” can lead us to glorious accomplishment, or it can lead to the depths of degradation. It’s all in what motivates us. Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Follow My Leader

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 17, 2003

To celebrate the Kingship of Christ

When I was a lad I wasn’t always the saint that I am now. In fact there’s one thing I did when I was 12 which I’m still heartedly ashamed of. I lived in Bootle, a rather run-down suburb of Liverpool in the U.K., and a group of seven or eight of us used to play together in the streets after ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Leaders For Our World

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

We are in need of people who will stand for the right and understand the times we are living in.

Citizen Link Magazine - The Christian worldview can be summed up in a single phrase: "Jesus is Lord" -- which is the first creed of Christianity. Understanding Christ’s lordship over all of life is no easy task. Yet, once we begin to understand that all of life--not just "church" life--is of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-39

Denomination: Holiness

Joseph The Authentic Leader

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Joseph and the Famine. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 47 verses 11-31. Ill: • A husband came down to breakfast and was delighted to hear his wife say; • “Darling you are a model husband!” • He was so encouraged by that remark that it put him in ‘on a high’ all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:11-31

Denomination: Brethren

Think Like A Leader

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Getting Leaders to take time to think

Think Like A Leader & Lead Like A Thinker 2 Cor. 10:3-6; Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 21:5 (Exploring The Power Of Creative Thinking) Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a physical body - 1 Thess. 5:23. Man’s successful existence on earth is tied to creative thinking. Hence, he became a living soul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Leader That Empowers People

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to be on the same level as those who are served. In the eyes of the Lord we are all equal, and for one to rise above another and say that they are better or more righteous is ungodly. What we ar

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” This morning’s sermon is focus on: “Servant Leadership that Empowers the People.” Servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

Becoming Effective Leaders

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 12, 2012

Leadership is all about communicating. We communicate to others their worth,their potential. It's about communicating these things so well that they begin actually to see these things in themselves.

You will reproduce according to the same kind. You will attract people that are of the same kind. If we have lot's of garbage in our lives we will attract all sorts of junk. A. INFLUENCE 1. Influence is like wind, you don't see it but it's there. Influence is what make people believe what you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan: Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

First in series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN calling Christians to move from being fans of Jesus to becoming committed followers.

Not a Fan Series – Message #1 - LWCC09162012 September 16, 2012 Discuss the Children’s Game: Follow the Leader • The expectation is that whatever the leader does, the followers will do as well • It’s such a simple thing, and children get it and do it and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Servant Leaders

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Diary Of A Whimpy Co-Leader

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 26, 2013

Aaron was Moses sidekick, yet was not always focusing on God.

The Diary of a Whimpy Co- Leader July 20, 2011 First thoughts when I read this story...... leaders play vital roles in all walks of life…. Aaron is Moses brother & Moses Mouthpiece (effective communicator) Exodus 32:1-28- 1 When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009

If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Rejecting God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

Sometimes, we think it is about us. It is always, “all about God”.

Rejecting God January 2, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sometimes, we think it is about us. It is always, “all about God”. Focus Passage: I Sam 7:15-17, 8:1-9 Supplemental Passage: "You are the salt of the earth; but if the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025

Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 1” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader?

What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader? Does He used the same criteria that man often uses? • Is it charisma? Can he hold & influence an audience? • Is it style? Does he “LOOK LIKE” a leader? • Is it his voice? Does he “SOUND LIKE” a leader? • Is it humor? Can he keep them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational